Events
For all events, the Department of Performance Studies acknowledges the Canarsie tribe of the Lenape People in whose traditional territory we are gathering.
Request accommodations here.
For all events, the Department of Performance Studies acknowledges the Canarsie tribe of the Lenape People in whose traditional territory we are gathering.
Request disability accommodations here.
Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025
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A Poetry Reading with Rachel Blau DuPlessis and Jeff Russell
Join us for a poetry reading with Rachel Blau du Plessis and Jeff Russell. This event will be moderated by Ken Taylor.
Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025
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Senses of ensemble as reconfiguration of method and the social life of the question
Join us for this talk by Asher Gamedze, a cultural worker based in Cape Town, South Africa, on the senses of ensemble. This conversation will be moderated by Professor Fred Moten.
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025
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BROWN BAG LUNCHEON TALK with Macklin Kowal
Join us for a conversation with PS alum Macklin Kowal (MA. '13) and Ann Pellegrini (Professor and Chair, Department of Performance Studies). We'll be discussing his work on Bruce LaBruce's The Visitor – in which he stars and Kowal's post-MA trajectory.
Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025
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BROWN BAG LUNCHEON TALK with Richard Schechner
Richard Schechner, one of the founders of the Performance Studies Department, a performance theorist, theater director, author, and editor of TDR will be joining us on Thursday, February 27th, from 1:00-2:00PM in the Richard Schechner Studio as part of our brown bag luncheon talk series.
Saturday, Mar. 8, 2025
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PRAXIS, INC: 2025
PRAXIS, INC: Innovate, Network, Collaborate is the department's annual community event in which we invite current students, faculty and alumni to come together and share their skills in the field of Performance Studies, engage in important conversations, and stay connected with colleagues and peers.
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
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High School Counselor Info Session
The Department of Performance Studies at the Tisch School of the Arts, New York University, is hosting an informational session for high school counselors and college prep advisors. Join us to to learn more about our program and tips for identifying students who might be a great fit for the program.
Tuesday, Jun. 10, 2025
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Department of Performance Studies B.A. Program Info Session
Join the Department of Performance Studies for a virtual information session to learn about our B.A. program. We will share information about our curriculum, student services, events, and our incredible community.
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Department of Performance Studies Graduate Programs Info Session
Join the Department of Performance Studies for a virtual information session to learn about our M.A. and Ph.D. programs.
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025
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Department of Performance Studies B.A. Program Info Session
Join the Department of Performance Studies for a virtual information session to learn about our B.A. program. We will share information about our curriculum, student services, events, and our incredible community.
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Department of Performance Studies Graduate Programs Info Session
Join the Department of Performance Studies for a virtual information session to learn about our M.A. and Ph.D. programs.